Pomalo 'Freškavina' Graševina 2022

Graševina (aka Welschriesling) is the most widely planted white grape in Croatia, and most prominently grown in the Slavonia area near the border of Hungary. You can’t talk about Croatian whites, without talking about Graševina!

The whole point of Pomalo is to take it easy and not take things too seriously – like the name of this wine: Freškavina, loosely translated to “freshy wine”. Nothing too technical here. With the gentle expression of native yeast fermentations, Freškavina, exudes the floral aromatics and tropical fruit expression of Welschriesling, with a bright and crispy backbone that makes it super oh so refreshing. In a region famous for cured and smoked pork, pair with paprika cured meats (Kulen), fish paprikaš, vegetable stew, and crispy lard cracklings (čvarci).

Question: Why is Slavonia ideal for growing Graševina?

Answer: Slavonia’s fertile soils and moderate climate provide ideal conditions for Graševina, allowing the grape to develop its signature floral and tropical fruit notes, supported by a bright and lively acidity.